How High Performers Can Use Breathwork, with Chris Keener, Founder of GoldenAir Breathwork

The Optimist - A podcast by Jake Hurwitz - Wednesdays

In this episode, Jake sits down with breathwork instructor Chris Keener to discuss how breathwork can transform your relationship with stress, increase clarity, and enhance performance. Jake opens up about his recent breathwork journey and together, both explore how this ancient practice can help modern men connect with themselves.Timestamps:0:00 - Chris explains how he reimagined his bachelor party as a men's retreat7:00 - Jake shares his transformative first breathwork experience and how it brought clarity to his life14:00 - The history of breathwork and its connection to human stress responses21:00 - Understanding the physical sensations during breathwork (like the "lobster hands")27:00 - How breathwork helps reclaim control over your nervous system35:00 - Simple breathing techniques to use during stressful situations41:00 - Chris guides Jake through a powerful "1111" breathing exercise for meetings54:00 - How breathwork can enhance athletic performance in surfing, jiu-jitsu and more1:00:00 - Chris shares his thoughts on what it means to be a man today: "Learn who you are and become it"